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The Mechbay

The Mechbay

MechWarrior Josh, Dustin, and Denham

Tabletop BattleTech podcast featuring tips and tricks, lance reviews, community spotlights, interviews, and more. Whether you are brand new to the world of BattleTech or a veteran pilot looking to learn a few new tricks we promise there’s something for you. https://linktr.ee/themechbay

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Mechbay episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Mechbay for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Mechbay episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Mechbay - Ep 24: Year In Review and Merry Crit-MASC
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12/24/21 • 91 min

The Mechbay goes over their thoughts on BattleTech for the last year. Their thoughts on IlClan, Hour of the Wolf, the last Rec Guides, and the Wave 2 Miniatures. Then they do some wish listing for what they want 2022.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comOur Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.
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  • Cataphract 40 still deciding on his ride
  • Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
  • Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified

Mechwarriors

  • Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
  • Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
  • Jared Hahn
  • Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA

Cadets

  • Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
  • Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
  • MetalEd
  • John Garnier
  • Richard
  • KZ
  • David

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The Mechbay - Ep 3.5 Hour of the Wolf Overview
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02/02/21 • 16 min

Josh, Dustin, and Kurt finish their brief overview of Hour of the Wolf by Blaine Lee Pardoe and what it means for the future of the Battletech setting.
*SPOILERS*
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear, send them a shout at [email protected] or at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/

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The Mechbay - Welcome to the Mechbay
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12/25/20 • 24 min

A basic introduction to classic Battletech, ways to play, where and what to purchase, and what attitude you should have coming to the table.

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The Mechbay does some hobby roundup talking about how to stay motivated when you are between deployments. They talk the new wolfhound IIC from catalyst, shilones, and a whole lot of hobby progress. Keeping that reactor fired up takes work so don't let the flame die out.
Listen to our interview on Miniature Wargaming Labs Here!
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons

  • Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
  • Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
  • Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified

Mechwarriors

  • Duncan Rhodes
  • Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
  • PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
  • Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
  • Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
  • Jared Hahn
  • Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA

Cadets

  • John Haynes
  • Matt LeBaron
  • Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
  • Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
  • MetalEd
  • John Garnier
  • Richard
  • KZ
  • David
  • Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
  • Jesty
  • Travis Gist

Outro by Marcelo Etiene

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The Mechbay - Ep 5: Gotta Go Fast and Speeding Up the Game
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03/03/21 • 54 min

Josh and Dustin cover some tips and tricks to playing Battletech faster with the goal of getting more games in overall. They cover viewer mail, discuss whether paint schemes matter on the tabletop, and then get down and dirty with Dustin's 3025 Marik lance review.
Links for today's episode;
https://unitcolorcompendium.com/
https://camospecs.com/
https://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?308932-BATTLETECH-12-random-roll-scenarios-for-tournament-or-pickup-use
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/
You can support them at https://www.patreon.com/themechbaypodcast

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The Mechbay - Mech Types and Lance Building
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12/28/20 • 33 min

Today Josh and Dustin go over different Mech weight classes and what each one brings to the table. They also go into building basic lances and using them on the tabletop. Their special guest Kurt joins the discussion and brings a Davion lance for review.
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to send them a shout at [email protected] or at https://www.facebook.com/The-Mechbay-Podcast-104656034877430/
You can support them at https://www.patreon.com/themechbaypodcast

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The Mechbay - Ep:30 Listening to Mechs Dry with Mike and Dan
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04/13/22 • 123 min

The Mechbay continues their hobby motivation rollout and has Mike and Dan on from the show "Listening to Paint Dry" to talk about elevating our hobby from Battletech miniature painting to miniature art. They talk basic techniques, advanced concepts, and then their favorite tools of the trade.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons

  • Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
  • Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
  • Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified

Mechwarriors

  • Duncan Rhodes
  • Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
  • PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
  • Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
  • Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
  • Jared Hahn
  • Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA
  • Eric Smailys

Cadets

  • John Haynes
  • Bob Arens
  • Matt LeBaron
  • Donald Looker
  • Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
  • Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
  • MetalEd
  • John Garnier
  • Richard
  • KZ
  • David
  • Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
  • Jesty
  • Travis Gist

Outro by Marcelo Etiene

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The Mechbay - Ep 26: Ammunition is Information
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02/08/22 • 155 min

Welcome to the Ammo Buffet! The Mechbay is here to serve you all the ammo you could ever want. We've got Cluster, Armor Piercing, Inferno and even Mag Pulse SRMs for the little MechWarriors. Pull up a chair, bring your appetite, and put your CASE on while we fill you with something that is sure to go critical.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comOur Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.
Patreons
Archons

  • Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
  • Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
  • Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified

Mechwarriors

  • Duncan Rhodes
  • Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
  • PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
  • Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
  • Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
  • Jared Hahn
  • Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA

Cadets

  • John Haynes
  • Matt LeBaron
  • Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
  • Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
  • MetalEd
  • John Garnier
  • Richard
  • KZ
  • David
  • Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H

Outro by Marcelo Etiene

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The Mechbay - Ep 29: Intro to C3, 5G, and Tin Foil ECM
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03/28/22 • 81 min

The Mechbay takes a look at the most controversial technology in the Inner Sphere since the invention of the Battlemech. They take a birds eye view at C3, C3i, and boosted C3 in the context of tabletop BattleTech. They go over their first impressions, some tactics, mistakes, and even what they don't like.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons

  • Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
  • Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
  • Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified

Mechwarriors

  • Duncan Rhodes
  • Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
  • PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
  • Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
  • Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
  • Jared Hahn
  • Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA

Cadets

  • John Haynes
  • Matt LeBaron
  • Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
  • Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
  • MetalEd
  • John Garnier
  • Richard
  • KZ
  • David
  • Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
  • Jesty
  • Travis Gist

Outro by Marcelo Etiene

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The Mechbay discusses how to run an intro game for a brand new player. They cover everything from what kind of mechs to bring, what mission to play, to all the what-not-to-do's. Is playing without structure and heat worth it as well as if you should hold some punches against the recruits. They debate the 300 preorders of the new Clanbuster Black Knight and the newest IlClan models.
Then they wrap up the episode with the lucky lance review from Rex "Rawhide" and his "All Gas" lance.
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook where you can also find the invite to their Discord.
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comOur Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.
Patreon Mechwarriors
Reece "Longshot" piloting Zeus ZEU-6T
Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
Chris
Cadets
Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
Richard

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How many episodes does The Mechbay have?

The Mechbay currently has 81 episodes available.

What topics does The Mechbay cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Games, Tabletop, Battletech and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Mechbay?

The episode title 'Ep 24: Year In Review and Merry Crit-MASC' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Mechbay?

The average episode length on The Mechbay is 92 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Mechbay released?

Episodes of The Mechbay are typically released every 16 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of The Mechbay?

The first episode of The Mechbay was released on Dec 14, 2020.

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